Moose Creek Flat Campground

Overview

Moose Creek Flat Campground is located in scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. It is 32 miles south of Bozeman.

The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.

Recreation

The surrounding area provides great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. An accessible fishing dock is located at the river's edge. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well.

Many trails can be found in Gallatin Canyon. The Swan Creek Trail begins at nearby Swan Creek Campground. Golden Trout Lakes Trail begins about 15 minutes away up Portal Creek Road, three miles south of the campground.

Facilities

This fully accessible campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. A GROUP PICNIC AREA (SITE 14) for DAY USE ONLY equipped with 3 standard size picnic tables is also available and can accommodate up to 50 people.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads within the campground are paved, but the parking spurs are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground sits next to the Gallatin River near Moose Creek, just off Highway 191, at an elevation of 5,700 feet. A forest of pine and fir trees covers the surrounding mountainsides, but the campground itself lies in an open meadow.

A variety of wildlife makes its home in this scenic canyon. Visitors can often catch a glimpse of bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Camp site features

Across 13 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 13 sites
  • Picnic table: 10 of 13 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 13 sites
  • Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From Bozeman, take Highway 191 south for 32 miles. From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north 57 miles. The campground is on the west side of the highway.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Teresa B
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Reviewed 16 days ago
$30 per night to camp along side a major highway connecting Bozeman to Big Sky is outrageous. The campground pictures show a clean campground along the Gallatin River. What it does show is that you are literally camping right along side a highway with truck traffic running 24/7. It was so noisy sleeping was difficult even in a trailer. We paid for two nights and left after the first night due to the noise. The only upside was the restrooms were clean and the the small campground was well tended.
peter s
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Terrible camp site. It’s gross how close to interstate/highway this campsite is . If you’re camping at Moose Cr Flats pick a different site. I’m disappointed by the pictures provided. I should have known.
Kahle M
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Reviewed 2 months ago
This was the perfect spot on the river to spend a night before racing down at Big Sky Resort. The river was beautiful, bathrooms were clean, and people were respectful. It is right on the road but I didn’t think it was disruptive to my sleep, personally and a very quick commute to big sky.
Janis S
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Wide lots. Nine of 11 lots were on the river. No phone or internet service. It's a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the river and nature.
David H
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Great camp site! Super clean restrooms. Friendly caretaker of this location and two other campsites. Convenient to Big Sky. Fly fished every morning in the river!
Christine R
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Perfect location to visit Big Sky. Beautiful campground. Just needed some shade to make it perfect
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Walk In season

May 14, 2027 – May 20, 2027

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May 21, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027

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Walk In season

May 14, 2028 – May 20, 2028

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Peak season

May 21, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028

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